On April 20, 1982 – The Atlanta Braves record their 12th consecutive victory from the beginning of the season, a 4 – 2 decision over the Cincinnati Reds at Fulton County Stadium. The Braves eclipse the major league record set a year ago by the Oakland Athletics.
Steve Bedrosian and Gene Garber combined to pitch 7.1 innings of scoreless relief, the Braves will score 3 runs in the bottom of the third to take a 4-2 lead and that will stand up for the victory. The Braves had one of there 10 best crowds of the season with over 37,000 in paid attendance.